1/6 common elements in most religions: Authority
Religious figures who hold power in a religious hierarchy
2/6 common elements in most religions: Ritual
Rituals that must be followed in order to "properly love God"
3/6 common elements in most religions: Speculation
Life after death/soul.Buddhism is not in favor of speculation, more so concerned w/ present life
4/6 common elements in most religions: Tradition
Based on what buddha said and did
5/6 common elements in most religions: Grace
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6/6 common elements in most religions: Mystery
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First Noble Truth
Iife is dukkha (suffering/unsatisfactory)
"Dukkha"
Suffering/unsatisfaction
Second Noble Truth
The cause of our suffering (dukkha) is worldy desire
"Tanha"
Thirst/craving.
..self-centered desire
Third Noble Truth
we can overcome dukkah by reaching Nirvana
Fourth Noble Truth
The Eightfold Path, which is the path that leads to the elimination of dukkha.
Nirvana
State in which we have eliminated tanah and dukkha (where everything is satisfactory)
Anatta
The idea that there is no soul (the no atman doctrine)
Anicca
Life is characterized by impermanence (everything is impermanent)
Skandas
The parts that make up a person
Arhat
One who has achieved enlightenment
1/6 main differences between Theravada and Mahayana
T: self effort (w/out supernatural aid). M: human aspirations supported by divine powers
2/6 main differences between Theravada and Mahayana
T: key virtue = wisdom.
M: key virtue = compassion.
3/6 main differences between Theravada and Mahayana
T: Attainment requires constant commitmemt, primarily for monks/nuns.M: religious practice relevant to all (including laypeople).
4/6 main differences between Theravada and Mahayana
T: ideal = arhat who remains in nirvana after death.M: ideal = the bodhisattava
5/6 main differences between Theravada and Mahayana
T: Buddha a saint, supreme teacher, and inspirer.M: Buddha a savior.
6/6 main differences between Theravada and Mahayana
T: minimizes ritualM: emphasizes ritual
